Perhaps I am biased because I am not afraid to talk about its greatness, its power. It has been said that everyone does it. It is the great equalizer. The thing that could unite world leaders. It is poop!

I received What’s Your Poo Telling You? as gift for my birthday from a friend who shares my affection for poo. Although a book you wouldn’t bring out at the dinner table or in front of your mother, it is a fun read with interesting tidbits and doctor’s analysis of what you see in your bowl.

Written by Josh Richman and Anish Sheth, M.D. and illustrated by Peter Arckle, What’s Your Poo Telling You? doesn’t just include humorous witty writing but also direct illustrations. The book’s 96 pages begins with a map of your digestive tract, then takes you on a journey from Déjà Poo to the poo named The Curtain Call. The book’s honesty on this sometime touchy subject is refreshing, and its skillful use of euphemisms is down-right hilarious. The small hardcover book can fit in your pocket. So you can entertain people anywhere, and it is great for those visits to the bathroom. It is the kind of book you can open at any point. Also, it is a fantastic reference guide to what may have just passed through you.

Each poo has synonyms just in case their name wasn’t quite clear enough for you. For example, Déjà Poo is also known as Veggie Burger, Leftovers, Corn-Backed Rattler, and Sloppy Seconds. Following this comes the description --  in layman’s terms — of what you see inside the toilet . Then, “Dr. Stool” tells you exactly why you are seeing that particular brand of poo, whether too little fiber or too many burritos. Some sections include case studies from contraband to pharaohs.

Article Author: Emily Deck

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